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ensure that the battery is fully charged when you need to take it with you. Charging the main battery takes approximately 3.5 hours. When the battery is fully charged, charging stops automatically; the battery will not overcharge if left connected to ac power.
When the main battery charge is low, a low battery warning is displayed. If you see a low battery warning message, connect to ac power and charge the main battery immediately to avoid draining the backup battery, and prevent possible data loss.
Backup Battery
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The backup battery is not recharged while your hp Jornada is connected to ac power. When you see a warning message indicating that the backup battery is low, you should replace the backup battery as soon as possible. To replace the backup battery, follow the instructions in step 2 under “Using Your hp Jornada for the First Time,” earlier in this chapter.
To prevent loss of data, replace the backup battery as soon as a warning message appears on your screen indicating that backup battery power is low.
Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
AC Power
To avoid running out of battery power, you can operate your hp Jornada on ac power using the supplied ac adapter. The ac adapter accepts
100 V to 240 V, enabling you to connect to ac power anywhere in the
